"Collusion with Ajit Pawar to get Vidarbha land for his NGO"

Training its guns on the Bharatiya Janata Party, India Against Corruption (IAC) on Wednesday alleged that the party president Nitin Gadkari took undue favours from the Maharashtra government in allotment of land acquired from Vidarbha farmers for a “public purpose.” For their generations-old land the farmers were compensated with a paltry sum of Rs. 5,000 per acre in 1981-82.

Addressing a press conference here, IAC member Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Mr. Gadkari had “colluded” with the former State Irrigation Minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader, Ajit Pawar, to get the land allotted to his NGO in violation of government rules and in an area where the agrarian crisis was at its height and the incidence of suicide among farmers was the highest.

The BJP, however, denied the charge saying the land was given by the Maharashtra government which could have refused to make the allotment.

Alleging a “quid pro quo” between political parties, Mr. Kejriwal asked whether the BJP was an Opposition party or was it colluding with the Congress at the Centre and in the States. He alleged that Mr. Gadkari had expressed his inability to RTI activist Anjali Damania in raising the issue of irrigation scam in Maharashtra as, he said, “the ruling party and the opposition do favours to one another.”

The activist, who had raised the issue of alleged nexus among DLF, Robert Vadra and the Haryana government, said such was the camaraderie that politicians like (NDA convener) Sharad Yadav and NCP chief Sharad Pawar came to Mr. Vadra’s defence.

Questioning whether the business interests of Mr. Gadkari, who owns sugar mills and power plants, clashed with the interests of farmers in Maharashtra, Mr. Kejriwal asked why the BJP was silent on the charges against Law Minister Salman Khurshid’s Trust.

The IAC charged that the Lower Vena Vadgaon dam was built on agriculture land for which an additional 100 acres had been acquired. But while the growers were denied buy-back or lease of the excess land — having already lost their livelihood — the land was leased out to Mr. Gadkari’s NGO in two phases in 2005. In the bargain, the farmers did not even get water, which was diverted to commercial firms that came up in the vicinity. The allotment of land by the Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation to Mr. Gadkari’s Wardha-based organisation (Purti Sinchan Kalyankari Sanstha) was “illegal,” Mr. Kejriwal alleged, citing a government order that stated that “Irrigation Development Corporations should not lease or rent any additional land that has been with them for a prolonged period of time to private organisations.”

The social activist, however, stopped short of seeking an inquiry into the land allotment matter, saying “it will not be done when all probing agencies are under the government.” Instead, he extolled the media and the people to take forward the battle against corruption. “We cannot do everything. People must rise,” he said.

The political import of Mr. Kejriwal’s appeal was not lost but lawyer Prashant Bhushan was forthright. “We were forced to jump into the political arena because these parties will never bring [in] the Jan Lokpal Bill. That is why we appeal to the people to bring in clean politics which does not involve money power.”

Appeal to partymen

Alleging that Mr. Gadkari was using the BJP to further his business interests, Mr. Bhushan appealed to “honest” party workers to create pressure within their parties against corrupt practices.

The issue of scandal in Maharashtra power and irrigation projects had been doing the rounds, as were rumours about the rise in Mr. Vadra’s fortunes from real estate, but the IAC managed to bring it into sharp focus. For some people who felt that Mr. Kejriwal’s round 3 of ‘expose’ was not as explosive as were the earlier ones, a volunteer said, “Everybody has a different sense of outrage. Obviously such people do not understand rural India and its crisis in land, water and forests.” Greenpeace has come out with a publication Endangered Waters on the power and irrigation scam in Maharashtra.

The much-hyped press conference, however, seemed to get out of hand when someone raised the issue of RTI activist Anjali Damania seeking to save her piece of land outside Mumbai by asking authorities to shift it beyond the dam line into an adjoining tribal area.

It was this attempt by the authorities that provoked her into seeking facts on the dam which opened a can of worms. The dam, it seems, is illegal and is being constructed without any clearance.

I remember Gadkari's nomination as BJP cheif was from RSS.Shame on them they have insulted the organisation and thepeople who truely beleived in them after all many selfless exceptional worked to built it up with true patriotic spirit.

from:
manu

Posted on: Oct 19, 2012 at 12:40 IST

Hats off to Arvind Kejriwal and his team. He is the first Indian citizen who in the 'globalized and liberalized India' trying to break the nexus between politicians and businessmen. Actually, somewhere the distinction of politician and hardcore businessman is blurred that has been creating the gray area of corruption and crony capitalism in India.

from:
Abhishek Kumar

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 15:32 IST

I am really amazed by Mr.Divijay singh's far sightedness, now it has become clear that IAC is B-team of BJPs A-team (Modi faction). IAC is clearing the way for Modi. And very few people have relaised this till yesterday and they are - Mr. Digvijay, NCP. The remaining stakeholders INC, Intellectuals, Modi baiters, Media have still not realised that. I would request Mr. Digvijay to be more explicit while sharing his thoughts with the public.

from:
Praveen

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 15:28 IST

Anjali Damaniya of IAC has a personal agenda against Nitin Gadkari. As media reports, her land was submerged in the dam! Kejriwal and group spoiling the credibility of civil society. How to trust the IAC?

from:
C S Sundaresha

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 15:10 IST

Arvind picks some govt. notes or documents and goes to public only for popularity. He is unfit to be a national leader as he is interested only in destabilising the democratic system. No long term vision for the country. Poor netizens (who never understand the system) are just carried away by his actions. God only can save them.

from:
Umagandhi

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 13:35 IST

Mr. Kejriwal has to make his ambitions clear. Sure, he is aiming for the top post of India. For that a party needs majority in the parliament. Simply hitting out at BJP and Congress is not going to help his ambitions. How is he going to do that?. Its better he starts recruiting "Honest", "Qualified" and "Experienced" candidates for his candidates and starts showing their faces to people. Most of the people prefer to vote known local faces instead of strangers. One reason why congress loses out in many constituencies even after using their star campaigners. Arvind is more like a star campainger for IAC.
Secondly, Arvind's familiarity in south india is very diminished. Apart from those who read "tabloids", most of them don't know arvind and his work. He needs votes from south india as well. He also must pick up appropriate candidates from all the regions of india to get inside parliament. Arvind!! Lots of ground work to do. I am dying to see people like you in the top seat.

from:
John

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 13:34 IST

I believe these are obvious in any corrupted nation...and if the allegation by AK comes as surprise or shock to any citizen who wish to control the corruption makes us more worry than the corruption, since "collusion" are kind of basic principle in the field of corruption.

Its sad that these news of allegation would never cascade to the people who live in remote.. not sure how much media plays an unbiased role and take these news to them.

from:
Viswanath

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 13:16 IST

This new paper is read b mostly, south indian's but I am not finding these people are putting there views. common people of india, raise ur voice, this is the way you can help our mother india.

from:
Jeevan

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 12:53 IST

In a multiparty ruling system the bourgeoisie will take the power and the country will move to the direction of capital accumulation.Earlier the power was controlled by bourgeoisie by sending there representatives to the parliament.Now the scenario has changed,they come directly to the parliament and manipulates the system favoring there interest.

Now its the ideal time for the left parties to come forward. Kejrival can only expose. Left should utilize the fuel of person like Kejrival for a social economical change.This is the real time to convert the social circumstance against injustice to a class war based politics. Lets politicize the non political war with real politics.

from:
reghunathmenon

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 12:48 IST

Mr. Kejariwal tried his best to prove he not only fighting against corruption(Congress).But he miserably failed in this case.Yesterdays show makes Mr. Gadkari more happier than Kejariwal.Better luck for next target

from:
Unnikrishnan R S

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 12:37 IST

Democracy unfortunately in our country is caught between the devil and the deep sea. The essence of democracy is governance where the will of the people prevails, it is much more than free elections.We, the citizens, should strive to rescue and revive it from these blood sucking parasites.

from:
vyjayanthi

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 12:25 IST

For the people who says this isn't explosive exposure as compared to vadra's and salman's.Sorry Guys.A small piece of land will be only bread winner in villages.Even that's earning is monsoon dependent is the reason of thousands of famers suicide.

Aquistion in india is simply stealing poor people bread.No instances of Builder's,Politicians,Buisnessman,Well connected people loosing property by aquistion.Its always the poor.

from:
manu

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 12:22 IST

The Maharashtra government is ruled by Congress. Hence the government can order an investigation on the allegations by a judge, this will bring out the truth. If business should not be allowed in to politics, let UPA amend the constitution with the help of other parties accordingly. I think MR Kejriwal want to nullify the allegation on him as BJP2!! Random allegations will make Kejriwal a laughing subject.

from:
C S Sundaresha

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 12:14 IST

This is like a second independence movement where we are fighting against our own men. Arvind is doing a great job by providing a plateform to honest and efficient country men to join politics. May God bless him with all strength and favour to succeed in this fight against corruption.

from:
Santosh

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 11:52 IST

Superb cartoon and self exlanatory. Mr. Kejariwal should not be in hurry for new targets. It seems that yestarday's target was more benifical for Mr. Gadkari than Kejariwal.

from:
Rajendra

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 11:30 IST

This yet again corroborates the old notion of "Hamam mein sabhi nange hain" (every ones naked in the bath room). It is common knowledge that all political parties have a incestuous relationship when it comes to sharing the loot, and they follow the old practise of scratching each others backs!

from:
Saurabh Jha

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 11:21 IST

Kejriwal is doing a great job by exposing all the hidden truth of dirty politics. I wish Anna too had joined IAC. Combination of Anna's ideologies and experience and Kejrival's dynamism and guts would work wonders. IAC must expand extensively in every state and district to involve more and more volunteers to weed out every small deed of corruption. The whole thing is reminding me of the movie Nayak. I hope it ends that way.

from:
amith nayak

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 11:19 IST

I just love the cartoon !! Its fantastic :)

--pma

from:
aravind

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 11:19 IST

This is absolutely true that nothing is going to happen unless each one of us take active participation in supporting Kejriwal in his movement. After all we are all Indians and deserve
to have a better future if not for us then at least for the next generation.
Kejriwal has really done a good job by revealing the true identity of this corrupt politician.
There is no doubt that opposition is also a part of conspiracy, otherwise they might have yelled like anything at the ruling government and could have taken the advantage of the situation.
Everything is messed up in such a way that, only Kejriwal alone can't clean it, so let's unite along with him for the betterment of this country in every other possible way.

from:
Pravin Vaidya

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:53 IST

Kejriwal brings out very character of political parties. they bark out against each other to seek our votes but then this behaviour is standard.
Further, giving public assets to trusts of politicians I think this is like subsidizing their campaign cost. However, this is what they do when in power.

from:
Jayesh

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:39 IST

Kejriwal credibility is almost erased after Anna left him and Kej is running after name and fame.

from:
Bodan

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:35 IST

Fantastic cartoons by Surendra, I must say.
A picture speaks a thousand words..

from:
Hari

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:33 IST

Excellent cartoons !

from:
Sally

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:30 IST

According to POC(prevention of corruption ) act , Gadkari has not done any Corruption .... IAC vision document promises more reservations for scheduled castes. Looks like Kejriwal also does not have the guts to remove reservation. The vision document also says govt should provide jobs to all. That sounds very rosy but it is just utopian communist crap. Does IAC team plan on the govt taking over all means of production? Kejriwal needs to clarify his political ideology. A lot of it sounds communist to me and i will not vote to bring in some self righteous subversive nonsense of the dictatorship

from:
Priyank Patel

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:28 IST

Congratulations on the cartoon. Very well done Sir. I

from:
Mahesh Narayanan

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:20 IST

Kejriwal states that he has been destined by God to do his job and he will only die when his task is done! With due respects, he can expose many more politicians on corruption but that does not help to solve the pernicious problem. His mission seems to be to promote himself as the saviour of our country or as the next J.P.Narayan. But JP never, never promoted himself! Any movement to succeed must have a strong base of an organisation with honest workers and policies that are positive, and constructive. At present he is only adding to the chaos created b the politicians and making one feel despondent and helpless.The day to day corruption is more real that affects every citizen and we need to evolve systems, guidelines and prominent notices explaining the procedures in every Govt office to prevent the officials from delays and bribe taking. His reliance on some legal brains should help in evolving electoral reforms and cut the role of money in elections to curb corruption!

from:
S.N.Iyer

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:20 IST

Why not ? There is no monopoly on corruption or favouritism !

from:
Kumar

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:09 IST

Somehow, the facts in this expose don't seem to be quite aggressive in nature. The paltry sum of Rs 5000 per acre was in 1981, during which the land prices were more than a hundred times cheaper from what they are today. So the 5000 rs during that period don't seem to be quite 'cheating' in nature.

from:
Dileep Kumar Patchigolla

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:03 IST

It is good, someone is stirring the pot and bringing the worms to the surface! When politics and power becomes a hub of corruption, one needs a champion to rescue the nation and it's people. Kejriwal fits the bill! One can only wish him well in his attempt to minimize the political corruption in the country by revealing the underbelly of politics .

from:
Saratchandran

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 10:03 IST

Arvind Kejriwal slowly loosing the credibility!!

from:
C S Sundaresha

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 08:44 IST

Kejrival's expose on Nitin Gadkari and his nexus with the powers that be was shallow. The political parties have no inhibitions in playing with human tragedies for their political gains, one would expect the new political formation like Arvind's to be more substantial.

from:
Dr. Ratna Magotra

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 08:34 IST

Not convinced. The alleged quid pro quo is said to have happened in 2005, when Mr. Gadkari was not the President of BJP. Even the Maharashtra BJP was controlled, not by him, but by Mahajan-Mundhe duo. In any case, it would be too much say that Gadkari is repaying this alleged favour after lapse of years by not criticizing the NCP. Both Mr.Kejriwal and Mrs. Damaniya are ignorant of the political scenario in Maharashtra. Kejriwal had, accidently or otherwise, hit the bull's eye in the case of Robert Vadra. Now he has missed his target altogether. He should now stop this exercise altogether and focus on building his party. Otherwise, he could become a laughing stock in the Indian politics.

from:
Pramod Patil

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 08:16 IST

The cartoon is very funny!! sums it up!

from:
Patrick

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 07:54 IST

A few years back soon after a train accident some policemen and local goondas were reported to be 'removing' the money purses, gold ornaments and other valuables from the dead bodies.The recent reports state that the benefits meant for physically / mentally challenged and poor farmers have not reached them thanks to some leaders , sorry , leeches.
No shame for us since we have elected them.

from:
gururaj

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 07:05 IST

these are the pifalls of so called democracy, in which the rules are skewed in favour of people with common interests.Till date we have been made aware of corruption in areas of civil interests.Corruption in areas, which are shrouded under secrecy, like defence, atomic energy, th tentacles of corruption are much higher as we do not get any proper correct information about the quality of items we get from abroad.

from:
atis

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 06:50 IST

IAC is doing a great job by "breaking the taboo of silence" and laying threadbare "the cosy partnership" between political parties to loot and plunder the country for private gain of political families / individuals.
Citizens of India are not so easily hoodwinked as in the past. They are beginning to realise the permanent damage the current political regime is inflicting, and they increasingly want a change to save the country for themselves and their children/grandchildren. ALL political parties and politicians have been put "under notice" to reform, or quit politics.
BJP has the best chance in years to make a difference to the country - ONLY IF it is able to "differentiate" itself from the rest. IF there are “clean politicians” in BJP, CAN BJP AFFORD NOT TO "clean up" its act, rid the party of 'tainted politicians', and give the citizens a choice / a real hope of "ushering in change"? This may be BJP's last chance!!!

from:
D Mahapatra

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 06:48 IST

long time back i was great admirer of Mr Kejriwal & Co and I infect donated some amount at Ramlila Ground agitation. I always thought that these are gentleman guys with fair intention also they were favorite with my face book account. Yesterday , I deleted their name from my facebook favorite and requested my friends to do the same. These people are trying to create Un-stability as was in 90's created by then leader VP singh . He targeted mr Rajiv Gandhi and country lost great man and got un-stability. In present scenario , the targets are not corrupts ,instead performers who are doing something good for nation. Be it pranav Mukherjee , Man Mohan Singh , Salman Khurseed, Nitin Gadkari , Nitish Kumar , Sheela Dixit , Narendra Modi Etc. . They should remember that public was offered good choices many times but mango public chose to elect phoolan devi & such others. If they are really good than sit and plan the movement afresh. Otherwise history will never forgive them .

from:
sanjeev shukla

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 06:19 IST

Another revelations - this time at another major political party.
With what is happening ( trading charges at one another) in our country for the last few weeks - is that the definition for a banana republic??

from:
suresh

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 06:00 IST

It is well known that Nitin Gadkari is a businessman and probably a billionaire.

The trick is to get contracts in BJP run states. Mr Gadkari builds roads, bridges, infrastructure projects, mines in BJP run states. Mr Vadra does similar stuff in Congress run states.

What is not explored is Mr Vadra's shareholding in DLF or Mr Gadkari's shareholding in various real estate firms in Mumbai. Maybe some journalist can take up that?

There are no clean politicians in India, on either side.

from:
James Gurung

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 05:42 IST

Wonderful cartoon. It explains a lot.

from:
Sriram

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 05:23 IST

Whatever may the cause for publishing corruption, corruption is corruption to be punished. Mr.Gadkari is living in democratic country, He is not the king of Maharastra

from:
Nagarajan

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 05:14 IST

Nice cartoon !

from:
Ashish

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 04:11 IST

Dear Mr.Kejrival, you have so far made so many allegations against different political leaders and some of their next of kin. What action did the government take? You can't change our deep rooted currupt system by an overnight by just exposing the currupts. Better you stop your making allegations spree and more concentrate in studying the problems of poor and peasants, try to get their problems into government's attention and propse some welfare measures for their uplift. Thereby you can enhance your voter base.

from:
Rajesh P R

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 02:54 IST

Great going Kejriwaal!!

Well done! Keep it up!!

The biggest contribution of IAC is to bring corruption in the active line of thinking for most of the people in India.

As to punishment, I think, it is not proper to hold anyone guilty if the system itself is corrupt. What is the policy itself is faulty.

Here is one IAS officer who is transferred 43 times in 20 years, no IAS lobby is coming to his rescue yet there was another IAS officer in UP playing Dalit card for sexual harrasment and there were 20 IAS officers lobbying for him without even knowing if he was guilty or not.

Such is the moral corruption in the system.

However, Kejariwal is fighting against the whole system. There is no support for him. Let us see if Kejariwal survives or he will disappear after a few years and media forgetting him (like Niira Radia discussion as disappeared from the media).

This is one reason why many of productive brains prefer to leave the country.

from:
Raju

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 00:15 IST

Arvind has the courage to speak truth in the public. May God bless Arvind. You scratch my back, I scratch yours. This is Congress BJP loot raj. India has no future. Other parties are small time thieves.

from:
Rameshwar

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012 at 00:06 IST

Super Duper cartoon. An apt representation of the way in which Kejriwal is out there unearthing more and more high profile corruption in the system, not sparing any minister. we need more and more Kejriwals to clean up our system.

from:
Pranjal Barman

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 23:22 IST

brilliant cartoon!

from:
aina

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 23:07 IST

Arvind Kejriwal is right, undue favours for opposition leaders is a fact. It is not just true for top ranking ministers but also at lower level for example nagar nigam/palika/panchayat. The parties provide privileges to lost candidates during their ruling turn so that when they are out of power they must get their share of favour. The cartoon above is true picture of Mr Arvind as AK-47 but these ministers are not afraid of outdated rifles as opposition party politicians all the time are protecting each other. This is what Kejriwal trying to make a point.

from:
sharmaRX

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 22:57 IST

Arvind Kejriwal is right, undue favours for opposition leaders is a fact. It is not just true for top ranking ministers but also at lower level for example nagar nigam/palika/panchayat. The parties provide privileges to lost candidates during their ruling turn so that when they are out of power they must get their share of favour. The cartoon above is true picture of Mr Arvind as AK-47 but these ministers are not afraid of outdated rifles as opposition party politicians all the time are protecting each other. This is what Kejriwal trying to make a point.

from:
sharmaRX

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 22:55 IST

Arvind Kajeriwal's strategy seems to be very fruitful not only in creating space for his newly political party but at the same time demoralising two big opponents. The reactions by many of these leaders only adding more insult to their already damaged image. The panic of many leaders are now visible and showing them in poor lights.

from:
sada

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 22:54 IST

I liked the AK-47 cartoon. The Hindu cartoons are the best. What an idea

from:
Raj

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 22:31 IST

Gadkari must resign immediately from the party,hardly he was in poltics and wanted to become Prime Minister of India. Where as L.K Advani, who has stated working for India since age of 11 years, he has stuggled hard very much, worked for safty gurding hindus, during & before Independence in Karachi.To attend the meetings he walked miles together day & night & sighting better future of Hindus.A man who has struggled hard have been kept aside & many trying to pose as next Prime Minister of the country. At first we must respect L.K Advani for his great contribution to the country.

from:
Suresh.D.R

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 22:25 IST

Surendra has done a nice job here. He makes us laugh!

Prashant Bhushan is identifying himself as part of IAC activist. OK. Then why is he different from the team? Why is he not wearing the cap as Anjali Damania, Mr. Kejriwal?. Is his association with Kejriwal, temporary as an attorney, as it was with Anna Hazare?

from:
Prem Anand

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 22:12 IST

All these politicians are involved in corruption. They enter into politics to loot the country and they have a cosy relationship with one another that prevents the exposure of such corruption. Kejriwal is bold but should be carefull about his personal safety, however. He has already been threatened by Kurshid and there is the distinct possibility of physical harm to him. He should seek protection from the courts.

from:
krishna

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 21:19 IST

The present democratic system has given us bad governance leading to such a great disenchantment that a vast majority of people are saying that British rule was far better.You can conduct an opinion poll in this regard.

from:
Ram Vilas Prasad

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 21:17 IST

Looks like they are all in the same boat whatever party they belong. It is a support system supporting each others corrupt activities.

from:
Sri

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:50 IST

Hats of to the IAC team for their relentless efforts in exposing
the true colour of our politicians whether it is national parties like
congress or BJP or for that regional parties. All seem to be in the same gutter. The only exception at this juncture are the communist parties which I Hope will not be a part of this gutter. Now the time has come for honest leaders in BJP to remove Nitin gadkari and elect a new president who is not a buisnessman or corporate members. BJP shud come forward to set a good example of probing the misdeeds of Nitin gadkari along with those who are involoved in this scam.

from:
GOPU

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:43 IST

Prashant Bhushan alleged, “A corrupt mafia is taking over parties. Parliament has now become a club of corrupt. Good people has no entry there and they had challenged us to enter politics and we have accepted it.”

One can see the point in what Mr Bhushan is saying. There does appear to be a conspiracy of collusion among the various parties, and all parties appear to be equally corrupt.

One can only hope IAC is as good as its word, and at least begins the process of ridding the nation of systemic, institutionalised and deep-rooted corruption.

from:
Anil Suri

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:41 IST

we all know that most of all the politicians are corrupt. Kejriwal's exploration is making us to confirm the same. But what Kejriwal is intended to do ?? what result we can expect from his work ?. He suddenly started doing alligations on what so called leaders, immediatly after decided to launch a political party and to contest in 2014 polls; Anna Hazare once disagreed to support the IAC launching a political party, then agreed to support. one can think whether Kejriwal is also stepping towards political road map by using cheap tactics of defaming others to get the sympathy of people ? The auctions performed by him are excellent and are creating awareness among people. Hats off to him. But his auctions must not give any room to defame the IAC. Because India Against Corruption is the sole team in the country which has potential to root out corruption which is the core abstacle in devolopment.

from:
Ranjith HC

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:22 IST

Since allegations have come against Mr. Gadkari it is better he resign from the President of BJP and leave the mantle to Mrs. Sushma Swaraj who is a better candidate under the present circumstances. Once Mr. Gadkari could disprove the allegations he could return.

from:
V. Venkateswara Sarma

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:18 IST

Politics is supreme activity for human cause but nowdays word itself become irony. Hence whoever enter in politics is seen with suspect. We should support such intelligent person as he dare to enter in politics. In india at present only those person coming in politics who have political background or who don't have any job to do something or who want to do business through politics. I suggest to read Hannah Arendt German political philosopher. According to her, when people give up the political activity and become inward looking, then only totalitarian regime come into power. As to save the Democracy every Indian should enter in politics for public cause.

from:
GAJANAN

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:11 IST

It would be good to know where Mr. Kejriwal gets his research from.

from:
Ayush Sood

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 20:10 IST

Kejriwal has exposed the face of politicians across the country. Where is progress of India since Independence? The countries like south Korea Malaysia which had Per capita income less than us in 1960's,now are having it four times more than us? Is this development?

from:
sudhir patil

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 19:41 IST

Hats off to Arvind Kejriwal and team Anna! This is a true profile in courage. Jai Hind!

from:
Vijay

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 19:36 IST

to find out the truth in the allegations leveled by IAC against the president of BJP a thorough probe by sitting judges of supreme court or high court is needed.

from:
nadamunirasarattu

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 19:31 IST

Mr.Gadkari is clearly behind money and is seeking a second term just for the same.It is shameful to find the govt.& opposition ganging up

from:
Akshay Bhatt

Posted on: Oct 17, 2012 at 19:29 IST

It has not come as a surprise and it was also not a surprise that the BJP known for its hypocrisy has gone out of the way to amend its party constitution to pave the way give a second term to the tainted Gadkary as its leader! With its leader exposed of a colossal corruption,BJP has lost all moral rights to protest or raise its voice over the corruption charges levelled against Congress and for that reason any party.